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Ronald Eckberg Obituary
Born on May 31, 1934 in Houtzdale, PA, he was the son of the late Litz & Eva (Lewis) Eckberg. He married Donna J. Baughman on March 31, 1984 at the Osceola Mills Presbyterian Church; she survives at home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Thelma (Yarger) Eckberg; a son, Greg Eckberg, a daughter, Donna Kitko; and a grandson, Jon Lenkevich.
In addition to his wife, Ronald is survived by two daughters, Darlene Lenkevich & her husband Steve and Beth Kantoski & her husband Edmund of Osceola Mills, PA; a son, Randy C. Eckberg & his wife Shelley of Osceola Mills, PA; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Rev. Dr. Mary Jo Bruinooge will officiate. Burial will be at Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
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Steve and Sally Rudy
April 12, 2024
Mrs. Eckberg, Darlene and family,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear dad. We will miss your dads friendly presence in the neighborhood. Always a friendly word or wave for anyone passing by the house. Prayers for peace and comfort in these sad days.
BILL BOWEN
April 11, 2024
Sonny was a GREAT Guy and a good friend, we knew each other from good times at the Elks and times at his mother-in-laws home at the Osceola 4th of July parades. Sleep Well my brother!
Cindy Nadvit
April 10, 2024
Darlene,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your dad, but I'm sure he was a fine man.
Cindy
Kristi Twoey
April 10, 2024
Mrs. Eckberg, Darlene, Beth, Randy, & families, Deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
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